Seattle Storm owner confronts teenage fans during WNBA game

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Seattle Storm owner confronts teenage fans during WNBA game
Summary

During the Seattle Storm's 105-95 loss to the Indiana Fever on July 29, co-owner Celeste Keaton confronted two teenage fans. The girls, who displayed a sign supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, reported being verbally assaulted by Keaton, who used profanity and expressed disapproval of their message. The incident has sparked discussion around the ongoing controversy involving Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes. The girls later described feeling unwelcome at the game and expressed their shock over the encounter.

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By the Numbers
  • Seattle Storm lose 105-95 to Indiana Fever
  • Celeste Keaton confronted fans over sign supporting Sophie Cunningham
  • Girls reported verbal assault, left one in tears
  • Incident adds to controversy surrounding transgender athlete discussions
Latest Updates
  • 3:22 AMYahoo SportsSeattle Storm co-owner suspended after confronting young fans
  • 1:01 PMYahoo SportsStorm apologize after co-owner’s interaction with fans supporting Sophie Cunningham
  • 12:43 PMYahoo SportsSophie Cunningham Breaks Silence After Storm Co-Owner Confronts Teen Fans: “Truly Embarrassing”
  • 10:21 PMYahoo SportsStorm co-owner leaves teen girls in tears amid Sophie Cunningham controversy
  • 9:02 PMFox NewsSophie Cunningham fans allege Storm players, exec heckled girls during game over support of women's sports - Fox News
What they're saying
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The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an interaction involving a team co-owner during Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Fever. The team did not specify what the exchange was, but podcast host Brandi Kruse shared a video Tuesday night of two teenage girls wearing shirts depicting XX and XY chromosomes saying Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton approached them, cursed and called them insane. The game between the Storm and Fever was Indiana’s first since guard Sophie Cunningham said in an ESP

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Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham has called the confrontation between a Seattle Storm co-owner and two teenage girls during their WNBA game this week “truly embarrassing.” She noted that disagreement… The post Sophie Cunningham Breaks Silence After Storm Co-Owner Confronts Teen Fans: “Truly Embarrassing” appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.

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Reports say that during the Storm’s game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night, Keaton made an aggressive statement toward two young girls sitting courtside wearing merch and carrying signs in support of Sophie Cunningham.

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